Kite Tails in Mochi

My original Kite Tails quilt, made in an assortment of prints from the first Cotton Steel collection, appealed to the ladies at Cotton Steel so they asked me to make another one using Rashida Coleman-Hale’s new collection called Mochi. I love it in this collection as well. I never make the same quilt twice but I still had fun making this quilt a second time since the fabrics were all new to me. It was fun to get a chance to become familiar with each print as I sewed the kite tails. I definitely have a couple of favorites ear marked for yardage purchases! One thing I like about this new version is that I used even the lightest print in the collection which is so similar to the background solid. When you are up close you can see the kite tails but from a distance, you do not and instead see larger areas of negative space.

It was fun to see this quilt at market and to meet the designers in person. They are such a great group of ladies-so talented and business savvy too. I was lucky enough to snag a bundle of their lawns and their canvas prints at Sample Spree. I can’t wait to cut into them once inspiration strikes. I also have some Mochi leftover that will have to find its way into a project I can keep!